Moroccan Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients

• onion
• garlic cloves
• turmeric
• cinnamon
• curry powder
• ground cumin
• ground nutmeg
• crushed red pepper flakes
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• sweet potatoes
• red bell pepper
• eggplant
• vegetable broth
• chickpeas
• diced tomatoes
• fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

1. 1place the onions and garlic into a large pot with 1 / 4 cup water
2. 2cook , covered , over low heat until tender , about 10 to 12 minutes , adding more water as necessary to prevent scorching
3. 3stir in the turmeric , cinnamon , curry , cumin , nutmeg , red pepper flakes , salt and pepper
4. 4cook for 3 minutes
5. 5stir in the sweet potatoes , bell pepper , eggplant and broth
6. 6raise the heat to medium and bring to a boil
7. 7reduce heat to low and simmer , covered , for 5 minutes
8. 8add garbanzo beans and tomatoes , and simmer , covered , until sweet potatoes are tender , about 45 to 60 minutes , stirring occasionally
9. 9garnish with fresh cilantro before serving